Published on:
Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Key Points
Phase Two of WALGA's Sustainable Energy Supply Project has commenced, effective from 1 April 2025.
The Sustainable Energy Supply Project was initiated through the WALGA Preferred Supplier Program to harness the collective purchasing power of the Local Government sector and deliver cost savings, sustainability benefits and administrative efficiency.
In 2020, WALGA began developing this Member initiated project which resulted in a complex Tender process. As the successful respondent, Synergy has worked in partnership with WALGA and 48 participating Local Governments during Phase One to supply WA-generated Carbon Offsets.
It is estimated that Phase One delivered approximately $34 million in savings benchmarked against market rates and offset 120,000 tonnes of Carbon.
With 50 Local Governments participating in Phase Two, WALGA has estimated that the new contract will deliver even greater levels of saving.
“The supply of renewable energy is heavily regulated, and the use of offsets of electricity consumption ensures that generation is from a renewable source," said WALGA President Karen Chappel AM JP.
"Thanks to an effective supplier relationship with Synergy, WALGA looks forward to continuing to deliver financial and sustainability benefits to our Members for the duration of the new Sustainable Energy Supply contract term."
Synergy Acting Chief Executive Officer, Kurt Baker, said the partnership with WALGA was one of many ways Synergy is supporting Western Australia’s transformation to a sustainable energy future.
“The project promotes the development and use of renewable energy through the purchase of Synergy's Greenpower accredited NaturalPower product.
“This partnership with WALGA is one of many ways Synergy is supporting Western Australia’s transformation to a sustainable energy future.”
WALGA is committed to further evolving this project by exploring additional sustainable energy infrastructure procurement opportunities.
To arrange an interview with WALGA President Karen Chappel AM JP, please contact WALGA Acting Manager Media and Communications Taysha Sullivan on 0448 896 435 or via [email protected]
- 50 Local Governments will take part in Phase Two of WALGA's Sustainable Energy Supply Project
- WALGA has estimated that the new contract will save participants approximately $34.7 million
- The project delivers sustainability benefits via Carbon Offsets to support Local Governments to achieve their emission target reductions
Phase Two of WALGA's Sustainable Energy Supply Project has commenced, effective from 1 April 2025.
The Sustainable Energy Supply Project was initiated through the WALGA Preferred Supplier Program to harness the collective purchasing power of the Local Government sector and deliver cost savings, sustainability benefits and administrative efficiency.
In 2020, WALGA began developing this Member initiated project which resulted in a complex Tender process. As the successful respondent, Synergy has worked in partnership with WALGA and 48 participating Local Governments during Phase One to supply WA-generated Carbon Offsets.
It is estimated that Phase One delivered approximately $34 million in savings benchmarked against market rates and offset 120,000 tonnes of Carbon.
With 50 Local Governments participating in Phase Two, WALGA has estimated that the new contract will deliver even greater levels of saving.
“The supply of renewable energy is heavily regulated, and the use of offsets of electricity consumption ensures that generation is from a renewable source," said WALGA President Karen Chappel AM JP.
"Thanks to an effective supplier relationship with Synergy, WALGA looks forward to continuing to deliver financial and sustainability benefits to our Members for the duration of the new Sustainable Energy Supply contract term."
Synergy Acting Chief Executive Officer, Kurt Baker, said the partnership with WALGA was one of many ways Synergy is supporting Western Australia’s transformation to a sustainable energy future.
“The project promotes the development and use of renewable energy through the purchase of Synergy's Greenpower accredited NaturalPower product.
“This partnership with WALGA is one of many ways Synergy is supporting Western Australia’s transformation to a sustainable energy future.”
WALGA is committed to further evolving this project by exploring additional sustainable energy infrastructure procurement opportunities.
To arrange an interview with WALGA President Karen Chappel AM JP, please contact WALGA Acting Manager Media and Communications Taysha Sullivan on 0448 896 435 or via [email protected]
